Fast solar wind may bring auroras to northern U.S. states
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center expects a high-speed solar wind stream to cause a minor G1 geomagnetic storm on October 13. The aurora could be visible in northern states including Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Maine, as well as parts of Canada and Alaska. The forecast also suggests possible aurora viewing on October 14 UTC.
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